J. Edgar (2011)

As the face of law enforcement in the United States for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career, and his life.

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A spiritless, by-the-numbers biopic. Despite Eastwood's typically dazzling cinematography and set design, J. Edgar still rings hallow. I found it overly-serious and self-important and like many of Eastwood's recent efforts, it lacks fun, and looks bland and washed-out. It could use some colour or comic relief or something to make it enjoyable.

12 years ago

Seethepoint

good movie, the make up, not so much, guess they really wanted to say Leonardo DiCaprio was in this, they should really just had had older actors to portray them as older, couldn't quite take Armie Hammers Character serious as older because of the make up.

12 years ago

Jaqo

A good (but not excellent for a change!) Leo, ok directing from Eastwood…

I never got too excited by it.
Eastwoods most average film so far.

12 years ago

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